Both the AQUOS Pad and AQUOS Phone Mini squeeze as much screen as possible into the available space feature what Sharp is calling the EDGEST design. They’re not quite an edge-to-edge displays, but they’re heading that way.

The first MEMS display tablets due to arrive within the next six months, and could be a serious rival to LCD and AMOLED devices. Let’s take a look at how the technology works and what it could mean for your future tablet or smartphone.

The Sharp Aquos Pad SH-08E made its debut as the newest 7-inch Android tablet available through NTT DoCoMo. It comes pre-loaded with Android 4.2 and equipped with a 1920×1200 pixel resolution 7-inch IGZO display.

Imagine a handset that packs a big display and fast processor, yet still offers enough power efficiency to make it through two days of use. That’s exactly what the newly announced Sharp AQUOS Phone 206SH sets out to accomplish.